Support swells for iPALS summer enrichment program

April 27, 2026 | Ethan Simmons This summertime enrichment program for local youth run by Health and Kinesiology at Illinois is back in Champaign A group of Illinois physical education alumni are supporting one of the College of Applied Health Sciences’ longest-running youth programs as it returns to Champaign. Three graduates of the former Department […]

KCH’s Richards gets Fulbright to complete project in Australia

Nov. 29, 2022 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Kinesiology and Community Health Associate Professor Kevin Andrew Richards has received a Fulbright Specialist Program award from the U.S. Dept. of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Dr. Richards will complete a project at the University of Canberra in Australia that aims to exchange knowledge and establish partnerships […]

AHS researchers adapt iPALS for the COVID-19 world

Nov. 11, 2020 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Nothing in 2020 has gone according to anyone’s expectations, because of the pandemic. But thanks to some adaptation and innovation from College of Applied Health Sciences researchers and their cross-campus collaborators, Champaign County schoolchildren are learning some new life skills. The Illinois Physical Activity and Life Skills Wellness Program, […]

Podcast: A Few Minutes With … Kevin Richards

Feb. 13, 2020 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Kinesiology and Community Health assistant professor Kevin Richards spends a Few Minutes With AHS media relations specialist Vince Lara and speaks about his pedagogy research and the socialization of teachers, primarily in physical education. Related news

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